Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023

Jun. 15, 2023 | H.R. 288

This bill would undermine the principle of separation of powers, a fundamental element of our government, by upsetting long-standing principles of judicial review of agency interpretation of laws and regulations. It would prevent courts from deferring to agencies’ expert interpretations of ambiguous laws. Instead, it would mandate that courts substitute their own judgment, shifting power to unelected judges and undermining agency expertise. This change could jeopardize public health, safety and financial security. 

Legislative Alert

This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 220
NAYs: 211

Legislator Sort descending State District Party Vote
Rep. Norma Torres
CA
35 Democrat No
Rep. Lori Trahan
MA
3 Democrat No
Rep. David Trone
MD
6 Democrat No
Rep. Michael R. Turner
OH
10 Republican Yes
Rep. Lauren Underwood
IL
14 Democrat No
Rep. David Valadao
CA
22 Republican Yes
Rep. Jefferson Van Drew
NJ
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Beth Van Duyne
TX
24 Republican Yes
Rep. Derrick Van Orden
WI
3 Republican Yes
Rep. Juan Vargas
CA
52 Democrat No
Rep. Gabe Vasquez
NM
2 Democrat No
Rep. Marc Veasey
TX
33 Democrat No
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez
NY
7 Democrat No
Rep. Ann Wagner
MO
2 Republican Yes
Rep. Tim Walberg
MI
5 Republican Yes
Rep. Michael Waltz
FL
6 Republican Yes
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
FL
25 Democrat No
Rep. Maxine Waters
CA
43 Democrat No
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
NJ
12 Democrat No
Rep. Randy Weber
TX
14 Republican Yes